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Idiosyncrasy

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A peculiar or distinctive characteristic or behavior of an individual or group.

Example Sentence: One of her idiosyncrasies is that she always wears mismatched socks.

Sense 2: A deviation or abnormality from the normal functioning or structure of something.

Example Sentence: The idiosyncrasy of the old house was its narrow staircase.

Part of Speech: Plural noun (Idiosyncrasies)

Sense 1: Multiple peculiar or distinctive characteristics or behaviors of an individual or group.

Example Sentence: The team's idiosyncrasies made their dynamic truly unique.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Idiosyncratic)

Sense 1: Having peculiar or distinctive characteristics.

Example Sentence: The artist's idiosyncratic style set him apart from his contemporaries.

Part of Speech: Adverb (Idiosyncratically)

Sense 1: In a manner that reflects peculiar or distinctive characteristics.

Example Sentence: She idiosyncratically decorated her room with a mix of vintage and modern furniture.

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